Building Better Websites (for Everyone)
At InRhythm our focus is on creating solutions that work for everyone, and that includes the disabled, the blind, and anyone else who struggles to use a mouse or read an article.
Keeping fit, staying sharp: UB orks to uncover secret of aging gracefully
Kathy Clerkin, works out six mornings a week at the Southtowns Family YMCA. She delivers Meals on Wheels every Monday. She belongs to three hiking clubs. The University at Buffalo Center for Successful Aging wants to help create a lot more Kathy Clerkins.
Starbucks opens its first US sign language store in Washington, DC
While this Starbucks looks like every other outlet of the coffee chain, mermaid logo, mugs for sale, baristas in bright green aprons, there’s one thing that makes it very special. Every single employee here is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
The No. 1 thing you’re getting wrong about inclusive design
In the new book Mismatch, designer Kat Holmes demystifies the buzzy design process embraced by companies, from Microsoft to Google.
In Pursuit of Inclusive AI
We feel compelled to connect, engage, fix problems, challenge our perspectives, and always move forward. Let’s mirror our best intentions and work together for better AI outcomes by design. So we’ve summarized five insights to identify exclusion and design more inclusive AI.
Designing inclusive interactions
The key difference between inclusivity and accessibility, in relation to interaction design, is often overlooked. However, by collaborating with – and for – people with disabilities, to understand how things work for them in their context, we can address this issue.
Disabled LGBT+ Young People Face a Battle Just to be Taken Seriously
Labeling sexuality as a phase suggests that it is something through which one will pass, emerging on other side as heterosexual. This frames anything other than heterosexuality as being flawed and suggests that there is something undesirable about being LGBT+.
We can all help to improve communication for people with disabilities
All people need to be able to communicate in order to work, build relationships, and seek the support they need. But they will encounter many barriers to taking part and being included.
Geospatial Tech & Universal Design: Creating Access for All
A sample of case studies that demonstrate how geospatial technology and universal design work together to make the world more accessible to everyone.
As the School Year Begins, Please Talk to Your Kids About Disabilities
As you sit down to discuss topics like manners, school etiquette and homework policies, please add disability awareness and being open to friendships with children who have disabilities.